Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon P300

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon P300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 9 months before the P300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS matches up against the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS and the P300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and P300 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and P300.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.